I have . . . played games with my family every Sunday evening; picked up crocheting again (which is SO relaxing for me); read several books; wrote in my journal and wrote letters to loved ones and friends far away.
I feel like a human being again. It's amazing what just that one day of rest and relaxation from the digital world can do for a person's soul.
Oh, and my example is rubbing off on my husband! Several times he has left the television off all day, or lately, not even pulled out his laptop! He's been drawing and reading instead, and he's been much happier because of it.
In short, the Sunday Experiment has been wonderful. It's not so much an experiment anymore, but I'm going to keep at it!
If you'd like a respite from all the to-do's, the connectedness of the internet or just need a breather, I invite you to join me in unplugging on Sundays too!
How do you stay grounded in a world with so many electronic demands on your time and mind?
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This is a really good idea! I'm glad it's working out for you. My hubby and I will have to try it.
Hope you have a great weekend, Ali!
I do something similar. I found I was checking my inbox way more than necessary. Not because I was waiting to hear back from agents. But because I was waiting to hear back from friends. And then we'd get chatting, and the next thing you know, I've got little writing done. So now, I literally go unplug for long stretches at a time. I go into the basement and unplug the internet (you can't "quickly" check your inbox when you do that). Yesterday, I wrote 3 K because I went unplugged and I'm almost finished my first draft (in record time). I'm going to keep this up during revisions too. :D
what a great idea. As much as I love the internet, it sucks up sooo much time. and energy. I think I'm going to try it too. :)
I'm online all day every day at work, partly because I have to be, but I've been avoiding it at home, and just hanging out with my kids lately. We do watch some TV, but we also just read in the same room together sometimes. I love that.
Once I get through the next two weeks, I'm going to start doing that!
I just limit myself on the internet. I read five blogs a day and give thoughtful responses on the days I work and read a ton on the two days I've got off. I leave one message on my Facebook page everyday and respond back to messages and whatnot, reading mabybe the first five statuses. Twitter...I pretty much ignore other than to post my blog address there when I write one.
But I like your idea of turning it all off for a day.
Goodness, I need to do that! I would be so tempted to check my email, though. That urge is so ingrained in us now, isn't it? Have a wonderful weekend, Ali!
I try to turn it off at night, or at least until the kids go to bed so we can spend some quality time together.
I turn off the blogging and others on the weekends. I just hang out with my family. It makes a huge difference.
We recently started cutting back on our Sunday plugging in. We might watch a movie together as a family or other family activities. (It's hard to appeal to the masses with toddlers.) But no video games or computer games or otherwise losing track of family time. It's been nice.
Good for you for going unplugged. It's important to have that time away from the world so you can focus on the important things in life: family and good food. : )
Have a great Friday, Ali!
I've been trying to unplug after 8:30 p.m. lately, every day. It's a challenge sometimes, but I'm hoping that as time goes on I'll be able to sleep better and get to sleep sooner as I adjust to the reduced stimulation. Alas, the unplugging has not stretched entirely to the television. And it's a struggle somedays, especially when I really want to write before bed, but I am hoping it will prove to be worth it.
I may have to try something like this down the line. For now, I try to stay away from the computer after I pick up my kiddo. I try to work with her regarding her homework and we read together. Only after I put her to bed do I then hop back on my laptop like a rabid squirrel.
But I think she appreciates that time that we spend together. So do I.
Wonderful! I don't know if I could do it completely, but I do strive not to be online as much during the weekends!
I should disconnect more from the internet on Sunday. I can't seem to leave my email alone. But I need to. It would be good for me.
I'm so glad to hear this, ali. What a smart, smart thing you're doing!
Sounds like a great idea to me...cheers
This is such a great idea, I decided to try it. I'm having to take baby steps. I did want to get some writing done, since it's peaceful today. Getting on the computer = me checking everything online, so I logged off FB and email after a couple of minutes. Baby steps! Wait--now I'm commenting on here! AAK! Okay, logging off for good now...
I like to get out and visit the parks for the day. It gets me into nature and away from electronics. I'd rather be with the alligators and birds sometimes. lol
Good for you! And here's me commenting on a Sunday night. :)
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